Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Expand Your Network - May 2013
Wednesday, May 22-Friday, May 24. This year’s CVCA conference will feature the role our industry plays to stimulate business with the “alternative” energy of venture capital and private equity. For more information visit www.cvca.ca/news/events/CVCAAnnualConference2013
Monday, 22 April 2013
TSP in the Community - Congratulations to Sonya Danzig!
Thoracle would like to congratulate Thorek/Scott and Partner's Sonya Danzig, Managing Director, for being nominated for the 2013 RBC Top 25 Immigrant Award. The award recognizes and celebrates the stories and achievements of outstanding Canadian immigrants who inspire newcomers and Canadians alike.
If you have a relationship with Sonya (past or present) please feel free to vote for her here: http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/vote.
If you have a relationship with Sonya (past or present) please feel free to vote for her here: http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/vote.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Expand Your Network - June 2013
I'm writing to bring your attention
to a special offer on FEI Canada (Toronto) membership: The Toronto Chapter is
offering 35 memberships at a 20% discount off the Executive member fee.
The application period is open and I urge you to apply or forward this offer to
a qualified colleague.
In addition to a wide range of member benefits, as a new member you receive a
complimentary registration to our Annual Conference which takes place this year in
Lake Louise, Alberta from June 5 - 7. You have two years in which to exercise
this benefit. Next year's conference will be held in Niagara, Ontario.
If you are ready to join and would
like to receive the discount here's the process to follow:
- Complete the Executive online application located here
- Choose 'cheque' as your payment option
- Submit your application
- Upon approval, Sharon Bradshaw from FEI Canada will contact
you by telephone to take your credit card information and apply the
discount
Contact:
Sharon Bradshaw
416.366.3007 ext.5105
1.866.677.3007 ext.5105
Membership and National Events Coordinator
416.366.3007 ext.5105
1.866.677.3007 ext.5105
Membership and National Events Coordinator
TSP in the Community - April 2013
Faye Thorek, Partner of Thorek/Scott and Partners, lent her time to the CFA Society Toronto as a guest lecturer for "A Career management seminar for Mid-level CFA charterholders". For details on the event, visit http://www.torontocfa.ca/cfast/Content/Site_Navigation/Events___Courses/Event_Detail.aspx?title=13CMIDLVL
Monday, 15 April 2013
Planning your career with maternity in mind
Last night I was with a group of female friends. Professionally driven, we are 10 years into our careers and in the stage of life where we are either caring or planning for young infants. With toddlers at home and/or infants on the way (or on the mind) we were measuring the challenges of career growth, transition and strategy with the requirements of maternity leave and caring for a small infant.
The question for bright, ambitious and talented young parents is how to factor early parenthood and parental leaves into your career? How do we plan for continued success after a parental leave? And are we planning enough for these breaks?
Here are some of the ideas we discussed at Thorek/Scott and Partners to help keep you connected with your colleagues, managers, employees and professional relationships--managing and planning for this time will empower your career in the long term.
- Ask to be kept informed of ongoing projects and initiatives, product launches and system upgrades. Being informed will help you prepare for any new skills or knowledge you'll have to acquire to hit the ground running upon your return.
- Schedule ongoing meetings with your colleagues and managers by phone or in person to stay cognizant of what is happening at the office.
- If you are considering a career change while simultaneously caring for a young infant, keep networking, continue assessing your market value and your transferable skills, monitor opportunities and stay in touch with your network. Stick with your strategy and try to keep momentum. Continue to meet with a career coach and recruiters.
- Keep your professional network active. If you are a member of an association, continue to attend meetings, conferences and events. Stay visible.
- If you are willing and able to take on small projects from home, do so.
- If there are any accreditations or courses you have wanted to take see if you can find a correspondence option. Adding new professional skills to new parenting skills will be demanding but rewarding.
Lauren Malach, Associate Director
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Welcome to the Office-less Company
With web
services offering remote access, and cloud computing becoming a must-have,
companies have much less geographic restrictions in terms of who they hire and
who they work with. Many are foregoing
having an office workplace, and are functioning solely online.
Having a
remote work force lets companies tap into a much wider talent pool and can save
money on costs such as real estate.
Employees are attracted to the office-less workplace because of the
light supervision atmosphere and flexible work times. Working across different time zones allow for
work to be done asynchronously, meaning people can work their own hours; this
also means that the company can potentially offer services 24 hours a day to
its clients.
There
are also a few downsides to fore-going the office workplace altogether. There is a danger of losing the personal
connection and contact that develops in each and every office as well as the
danger of people losing boundaries between work and home life, having one spill
into the other. Candidates are also
competing with a much larger pool of people—potentially nationwide or even
worldwide—so they have to really know what they are doing, be able to work
independently, and be very organized.
Like any
office structure, there are benefits and downsides, but be prepared to see
more and more companies becoming office-less, especially new start-up
companies.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Expand Your Network - April 2013
Tuesday, April 16. Faye Thorek, Partner, will be conducting a Career Management Seminar for Mid-Level CFA Charterholders at the CFA Society Toronto. For more information visit http://www.torontocfa.ca/cfast/Content/Site_Navigation/Events___Courses/Event_Detail.aspx?title=13CMIDLVL
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
TSP in the Community - April 2013
Managing Director, Sonya Danzig will be participating at the Internationally Educated Professionals IEP Conference on April 5, 2013. Now in its 10th successful year, the IEP Conference is regarded as one of the most innovative and respectful events for Internationally Educated Professional newcomers seeking practical, effective career advice.
Expand Your Network - April 2013
Friday, April 5 - Now in its 10th successful year, the IEP Conference is regarded as one of the most innovative and respectful events for Internationally Educated Professional newcomers seeking practical, effective career advice. It is being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For more information visit http://www.iep.ca/.
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